Heavy rainfall on October 1st caused severe flooding in many areas of Ho Chi Minh City, leaving debris floating in the streets. Residents were forced to navigate flooded roads on foot or by motorbike, and many sought shelter in shops or on sidewalks, waiting for the water to recede. As late as 11 PM, water levels remained high, trapping people and preventing them from returning home. The situation highlights the challenges of urban drainage in Ho Chi Minh City during periods of intense rainfall. Some residents were seen eating *hủ tiếu gõ* (mobile noodle soup) while waiting for the floodwaters to subside. The persistent flooding caused significant disruption to daily life for those affected in Ho Chi Minh City.